Best Bethys Cucumber Basil Lemonade Recipes

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REFRESHING CUCUMBER LEMONADE



Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade image

Cucumber is the perfect complement to the traditional summer lemonade. Display it in the pitcher with cucumber and/or lemon slices.

Provided by DASHKAYDOT

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Lemonade Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup water
½ cup white sugar
1 cucumber, sliced
6 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Make a simple syrup by stirring the water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and the sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator 30 minutes, or until cool.
  • Place the cucumber slices in a blender or food processor; blend until mashed into a pulp. Pour the cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer place over a bowl to catch the liquid; allow to sit until you have about 2/3 cup of liquid from the cucumber, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir the simple syrup, cucumber liquid, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8.2 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

BASIL LEMONADE



Basil Lemonade image

I tweaked this recipe it to make a refreshing drink. I love basil and this recipe has a wonderful basil-infused flavor. Delicious on a warm day or with grilled chicken. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh basil and lemon slices.

Provided by Carolyn

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Lemonade Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 cups cold water
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
½ cup firmly packed torn basil leaves

Steps:

  • Stir water, lemonade, sugar, and lime juice together in a pitcher. Add 1/2 cup basil leaves, stir to combine, cover the pitcher, and refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight. Remove basil leaves and discard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

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